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Arizona Daily Wildcat February 24, 1997
Ropin' and ridin'
The 72nd Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo proceeded over the past four days in the traditional Old West style of dust, cowboys, boots, roping, riding, wranglers and BBQ. Five hundred sixty eight contestants competed for a total of $245,950 in prize money in eight events.
Chris Richards/ Arizona Daily Wildcat
Spurs like the one on this rider are an integral part of a saddle bronc riderŐs attire.
Ryan A. Mihalyi/Arizona Daily Wildcat
A finalist in the calf roping competition flips a calf to the ground to bind its hooves.
Nicholos Valenzuela/Arizona Daily Wildcat
Tucson Rodeo steer wresting finalist Frank Thompson brings a steer to the ground.
Nicholas Valenzuela/Arizona Daily Wildcat
Finalist Tommy Smith ties up a calf during the Sunday afternooon competition.
